SFJ
Kangerlussuaq
Greenland
2,821 km
1,753 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
2,821 km
1,753 mi / 1,523 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Nuuk
Heading
224°
southwest

Airport Comparison

SFJ YOW
Airport Name Kangerlussuaq Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code SFJ YOW
ICAO Code BGSF CYOW
City Kangerlussuaq Ottawa
Country Greenland Canada
Timezone America/Nuuk America/Toronto
Elevation 165 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 67.010000, -50.710000 45.320000, -75.670000

Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 2,821 kilometers (1,753 miles / 1,523 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying southwest at a heading of 224°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Greenland with Canada. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:42 in Kangerlussuaq, it's 05:42 in Ottawa. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Kangerlussuaq (SFJ) follows a heading of 23° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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